Arbiter



Arbiter is one of Dante's first known demonic weapons in the upcoming DmC: Devil May Cry.

Description
Arbiter is an over-sized battleaxe made of dark reds and blacks. The red blade is large and curves over some of the shaft as many bearded axes do. The grip is a very nondescript metal handle. When it is used to attack, it leaves behind a dark red streak in its wake, and an eruption of red and orange sparks as it hits the ground.

Gameplay
Arbiter is a powerful weapon. It is far slower than, but packs enough punch to crack enemies' shields. It doesn't have nearly as many attack options, and is well-suited for combat on the ground. What attacks it does have are usually enough to keep enemies at bay with the shockwaves it can produce. Arbiter should not be used against fast opponents unless they are stunned, and is risky to use when surrounded, as its attacks leave Dante wide-open for extended periods.

Arbiter also comes with the ability to change to a grappling hook of some sort, which allows Dante to pull enemies and objects towards him for close-range combat. It can even be used to remove shields, and is particularly useful for removing CCTV demons from their sockets.

Movesets
As a Demon-class weapon, use of Arbiter is done through holding / in tandem with the other face buttons.

Background
An "arbiter" is someone who mediates a dispute, like a judge.